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Counselor Education Self Designed concentration
The Self Designed concentration is comprised of all courses in the Counselor Education Core plus a series of electives. This combination allows for basic professional counselor competency plus additional competencies as selected by the student. This concentration does not prepare students for mental health or school counseling specializations, rather, it prepares students with core counseling skills to function professionally in various areas of counseling, human services, and education. The concentration contains the counseling core and may serve as a foundation for later training which could lead to certification or licensure.
Please see the Program Overview page for detailed information regarding the screening and admission process, counselor education monitoring and dismissal process, and internships available.
Required Courses
Counselor Education Core Courses
CO 5010 Foundations of the Counseling Profession - 3 credits
CO 5050 Advanced Human Development - 3 credits
ED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits
CO 5230 Career Counseling and Development - 3 credits
CO 5260 Counseling Theories - 3 credits
CO 5020 Counseling Skills - 3 credits
CO 5460 Group Counseling - 3 credits
CO 5430 Assessment & Consultation - 3 credits
CO 5100 Practicum in Counseling - 3 credits
Self-Designed Component
*Focused Electives (need to be approved by advisor) - 12 credits
CO 5800 Counseling Internship - 3 credits
Total for M.Ed. in Counseling Education, Self Designed Concentration - 45 credits
* Often fulfilled through certificate programs in PATH, OATH, Conflict in Families, Eating Disorders Institute, Parenting Education. Other potential focus areas also exist, including Career Development, Project Adventure, and Adult Learning.
